Gong Jieyong raised a fist to his mouth and coughed lightly. "Now that everyone is here, let's begin this meeting."
Song Yi took the opportunity to unfold the Navigator Plan and looked toward the members of the Four Symbols Department.
"You always said the time hadn't come. Has it come now?"
Gou Xiangwang was the first to speak. "Elder Song, thanks to Hold Up the Heavens, all Level Ten Calamities in the Third Zone have been eliminated. The other Calamities pose no significant threat. The time has indeed come."
Everyone straightened their backs, ready to listen intently to what came next.
Gou Xiangwang stood. "In that case, there's no need to keep hiding things. Everyone who has been to the World Behind the Door, please stand. Let's see whether what we know about the World Behind the Door differs at all."
The Six Hold Up the Heavens Members looked toward the seats expectantly, wondering how many people would stand up. They weren't the only ones waiting in anticipation; Gong Jieyong and the others were watching eagerly too.
Under everyone's gaze, Black Tortoise Division Chief Mu Ruying was the second to rise, her bearing valiant and spirited, a dashing smile lifting the corners of her lips.
"Mm, count me in."
Sun Cheng patted Chen Ze on the shoulder and stood up under his astonished gaze.
"Sorry, brother. I know a little more than you do."
Chen Ze curled his lip and scoffed, then tugged at his collar and rose slightly. Sun Cheng's expression froze. Had his good buddy been there too?
Just as he was thinking that, Chen Ze lowered his backside and settled firmly back into his seat, letting out a long sigh.
"Ah, you got to show off this time. I really haven't been."
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